The slave ship Duc de Duras began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Duc de Duras; flag: France; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: La Villeboisnet, Épivent de; Captain: Le Chauff, Chevalier; Captain: Mourand, Jean. The voyage began at Nantes on 8 December 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.